Tyler Lake Dam dam
Tyler Lake Dam
Tyler Lake Dam in Barwick, Georgia, stands as a vital infrastructure for fire protection and fish pond purposes. Completed in 1962, this earth dam measures 18.4 feet in height and spans 1200 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet and a normal storage of 98 acre-feet, Tyler Lake Dam serves as a key component in water resource management for the region.
Located in Thomas County, Georgia, this privately-owned dam is subject to state jurisdiction and regular inspections. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Tyler Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, contributing to its operational functionality. With a drainage area of 120 acres and a surface area of 14 acres, Tyler Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and supporting the local ecosystem.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Tyler Lake Dam to be a fascinating structure that combines functionality with environmental stewardship. As one of the key water management facilities in the region, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource practices and the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality. With its strategic location in Barwick, Georgia, Tyler Lake Dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for both fire protection and recreational purposes, highlighting the intersection of human needs and environmental considerations in water resource management.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tyler Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Okapilco Creek At Ga 33 | 14 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville | 574 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Us 84 | 654 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 227 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 183 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Concord | 844 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tyler Lake Dam.
Track Tyler Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Tyler Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tyler Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tyler Lake Dam.